Sausage and Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut in 2 -inch chunks
• 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 cup dried orzo (rosamarina)
• 1 14-oz. can low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, coarsely chopped (2-1/2 cups)
• 1/3 cup 1-inch slices green onions
• 1/3 cup chopped red sweet pepper

Directions

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage in hot oil 2 minutes; stir in orzo. Cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, 1/2 cup water, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add zucchini last 4 minutes of cooking. Stir in green onions and sweet pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 467,
• Total Fat (g) 24,
• Saturated Fat (g) 8,
• Monounsaturated Fat (g) 10,
• Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 5,
• Cholesterol (mg) 79,
• Sodium (mg) 1630,
• Carbohydrate (g) 40,
• Total Sugar (g) 3,
• Fiber (g) 3,
• Protein (g) 23,
• Vitamin C (DV%) 59,
• Calcium (DV%) 4,
• Iron (DV%) 19,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

From Better Homes and Gardens
Submitted by Shelli